1912-1954

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents, 63 newsletters and pamphlets, 37 letters, 2 diaries, 1 photograph and 10 various objects.

GLC10047.03

October 9, 1942

Marshall, G.C., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: Army Regulations No 55-510 Transportation Corps

One pamphlet entitled Army Regulations No 55-510 Transportation Corps dated October 9, 1942.

GLC10047.03.258

October 9, 1942

Marshall, G.C., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: Army Regulations No 55-510 Transportation Corps

One pamphlet entitled Army Regulations No 55-510 Transportation Corps dated October 9, 1942. There are multiple annotations and crossed out paragraphs in the pamphlet.

GLC10047.03.259

December 2, 1942

Marshall, G.C., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: Basic Field Manual Changes No. 3

One pamphlet entitled Basic Field Manual Changes No. 3 dated December 2, 1942.

GLC10047.03.260

January 16, 1943

Marshall, G.C., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: Basic Field Manual Changes No. 4

One pamphlet entitled Basic Field Manual Changes No. 4 dated January 16, 1943.

GLC10047.03.261

August 15, 1944

Marshall, G.C., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: Transportation Corps Changes No. 3

One pamphlet entitled Transportation Corps Changes No. 3 dated August 15, 1944.

GLC10047.03.262.01

August 15, 1944

Marshall, G.C., fl. 1942

Pamphlet

Title: Transportation Corps Changes No. 3

One pamphlet entitled Transportation Corps Changes No. 3 dated August 15, 1944. There is an annotation in the top left of the first page.

GLC10047.03.262.02

18 August 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 18, 1958. Joel updates his family his service and some dental work. He mentions a carnival in the nearby town and the prizes he won. He also hopes to be able to come home for a visit. There are planes on his base that are being sent to Georgia to the Lockheed factory for modification. As per regulation if he has enough money for a round trip commercial flight he can instead get a seat on a plane going to the factory for free. He will let them know if it is possible closer to the date.

GLC09910.22

22 November 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that Edna is writing him a lot and keeping him updated about the family in Reading. She mentioned Stanley Graeff, and Mildred Hettriger. He also complains about the lack of promotions in his shop. He is glad to report that he can once again get laundry done 20 pieces at a time. He also mentions Helen Peters, and Ed Zell.

GLC09611.383

1956-1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Header Record

Title: Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief comments on military equipment or events.

GLC09910

26 February 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 26, 1945. He received letters from them, June Walter, Florence Huber, Marguerite Graeff, and Mrs. Winemiller. He also received a church bulletin and the Bethlehem Review. June just took her mid-terms and thinks she did well. Mentions that Marguerite wrote that Melvin is in Germany, and Stanley may be stationed near DC. Floyd visited Marguerite and gained weight. Leonard also mentions the photos Susan and Raymond sent. He declares that it reminds him of the snow they had in 1936. He inquires…

GLC09611.407

6 April 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 6, 1945. He attended a showing of "National Velvet" featuring Mickey Rooney and greatly recommends it. He apologizes for being so anxious about the photos he had sent to them. He wanted to make sure that they hadn’t forgotten he wanted them back. He also commented on his future. In the past you could expect to be on his base for 28 to 30 months before a leave and rotation to another base. The officers have been working on a plan to shorten this time and rotate to more bases. He lists the new…

GLC09611.416

20 October 1946

Chicago Sun-Times (Chicago, IL)

Newspaper

Title: The Chicago Sun [page 24-25,(October 20, 1946)]

One page of The Chicago Sun dated October 20, 1946. Features an editorial by Paul Lobik entitled Two in Ever Garage. It regards price control and housing legislation, and he suggest the republicans change their slogan to "Vote G.O.P.- and have no chicken in any pot, and two families in every garage." Also contains editorials regarding a further draft to the Army, and China. There is also an article regarding Jewish people abroad looking for relatives that may be in Chicago. This article provides a list of name and asks that if any of these people are known to call the contact number provided.

GLC09579.088

circa 1940-1945

Map

Title: Servicemen's Map of the United States

One map entitles Servicemen's Map of the United States. This map includes detailed pictorial descriptions of the ranks in the Army, Navy and Marine service. It also includes the different division insignia. The map is of the continental United States a journey has been marked out in pen and different stops have been annotated. A note on the side of the map notes that the journey ended near Stockton.

GLC09611.612

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: Instructions for Recruits

One document entitled Instructions for Recruits. A general instruction sheet for all men who are going into the Navy prior to training. It includes what can be taken when they head to training as well as general information on clothing.

GLC09611.601

15 June 1864

Broadside

Title: [Poster for quota meeting to procure volunteers for the draft in Ward Six of Lynn, Massachusetts]

Printed by Stevenson & Nichols at No. 22 & 24 Healey's Arcade. Calls "The Citizens of Ward Six who are Liable to a Draft" for a public meeting to get sufficient volunteers to avoid a draft. Meeting being called in anticipation of another call for volunteers from the president. Two small holes, one in the top right section and one on the middle left section Neither repaired.

GLC02388.01

23 December 1861

Cunningham, D., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Morning Field Report

Lists field and staff officers for Camp Union in typed print. Lists ten staff members. Includes attendance records for field and staff officers. Docket on verso. Signed by colonel commanding D. Cunningham. Written at Fayette Courthouse

GLC02414.359

25 July 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of The 1st Provisional Brigade, Commanded by Col. E. P. Scammond, for the Week ending July 23, 1862

Lists posts, commanding officers, and garrisons. Signed by Commander E.P. Scammond. Also signed by R.P. Kennedy as Assistant Adjutant General. Written on Flat Top Mountain.

GLC02414.360

24 December 1861

James, John H., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Consolidated Morning Report of the 23D REGT O.V. INF., U.S.A.

Lists field and staff officers for Camp Union. Signed by C.R Eakley as Colonel Commanding. Also signed by Adjutant John H. James.

GLC02414.361

22 May 1950

Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services

Pamphlet

Title: Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Forces: A Report by the President's Committee

Final report of President Truman's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services. The committee was established by Executive Order 9981, on July 26, 1948. Its purpose was to recommend revisions of military regulations in order to implement the government's policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all members of the armed forces, regardless of race, color, religion or national origins. The committee, chaired by Charles Fahy, terminated upon submission of its final report on May 22, 1950. The final report was entitled Freedom to Serve.

GLC09622

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes from an office and will be going to KP (kitchen police/mess hall duty) at seven pm for overnight duty. He outlines his general orders including guarding his post, obeying special orders, and reporting violations. He concludes with an attestation that he is "an American fighting man...prepared to give my life...." It is raining, and his letter has…

GLC09626.02.02

September 1943

United States. Army Air Forces

Pamphlet

Title: Airways Flying: A Handbook For Military Pilots

A handbook of procedures, vocabulary, and policies for military pilots in World War II.

GLC09587.129

1929

Various

Header Record

Title: [Letters to Margaret Frances Lobik][Decimalized .001-.128]

A collection of 147 items, mostly letters, to Margaret Frances Lobik, primarily correspondence from friends she made while being treated for tuberculosis at a sanatorium. This collection also contains a deck of cards, a necklace, 10 photos, 8 postcards and 2 pamphlets.

GLC09579

14 April 1800

Kitteridge, Thomas, 1756-1818

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Moses Dorman's military discharge]

One manuscript document dated Andover, April 14, 1800, certifying Moses Dorman's near sightedness rending him unfit for military service. Document is signed by "Thomas Kittredge," the Regiment's surgeon. On reverse of document is a note from Captain Jacob Gould discharging Dorman from service until he "he shall be restored to soundness of Limbs & to his sight," below Gould's note is approval from Colonel Nathaniel Lovejoy.

GLC09687